Testimonials

Caroler Candles
"As I was looking through your catalogue I started to cry when I got to the page with the caroler and angel candles-at first I didn't even realize why. Then it came to me: My mother, who passed away when she was only 55, was really into decorating our home for Christmas and every year we had those candles on our mantle. Every time I page through the catalogue I see something else from my childhood!"

— Michele George, Allentown, PA

Tired Old Ass Soak
"I was starting a new but 'second time around' relationship at an age too close to 60 to discuss and I needed to put a gift package together. Thankfully your catalog came to my rescue. The Tired Old Ass Soak isn't the only reason my relationship is still going strong, but it sure helped me show that I have a sense of humor...and allowed me to test his humor level also."

— Judy Loughin, Cape Cod, MA

Tangee
"The year was 1957 and I was a budding teenager, dancing to the tunes of the new 'Rock and Roll' music sung by the controversial hip-swinging Elvis Presley, wearing crinoline skirts, bobby socks, and a ponytail. It was also the time of my first lipstick, Tangee. My older sister and I would ride the bus to downtown Birmingham, AL and spend most of our day at the huge Woolworth's store. That was where we found all our necessities like Tangee lipstick. It was probably the most popular lipstick of the younger crowd.

When I saw Tangee in your catalogue I mentioned to my husband that it was my first lipstick. Since we grew up one block apart he must have remembered it too, because he ordered me a tube for Christmas. When I put the lipstick on Christmas morning the unique scent and smoothness brought back a flood of memories of places and times when life was more simple than that of a 14 year old girl today. But I was able to show the lipstick to my granddaughter and tell her the story. Thanks for the memories, Vermont Country Store. These old products are not only useful but provide a wealth of story-telling and information to our younger generations."

— Patricia Mashburn, Williamston, SC

Cherry Cordials
"I wanted to let you know the Cherry Cordials are the absolute best. Our family has a contest every year during the holidays as to who brings the best cherry cordials & yours win hands down."

— Sherrie Balco, Alexandria, VA

One-Piece Footed PJs
"Growing up, the only PJs my daughter would wear to keep her warm and cozy during the winter were one piece footed "sleepers." Now she is 29 years old, and lo and behold this Christmas I discovered one piece footed PJs for women in your catalog. Needless to say I ordered them and was one of the best gifts I ever gave her. I haven't seen her eyes light up like that over a present in 15 years. She was as thrilled as a two year old getting a puppy."

— Judy Green, Rosendale, NY

Walnut Potica
I ordered a Walnut Potica from the Christmas catalogue for my cousin and her family who live in Boston, Massachusetts. They shared it at a family gathering on Christmas Eve and said it was delicious. There is no way I could pull myself together during the holiday season to make a potica. Thank you for making the Eastern European favorite available."

— Lois Kubit, Parma, Ohio

Sugarplums
Dear Mr. Orton: "I want to remark about the wonderful products your store has to offer. I did almost my entire Christmas shopping at Vermont Country Store. "But the best thing I found in your catalogue was sugarplums. I was astounded that you had them because in the poem ["The Night Before Christmas"] sugarplums are mentioned. I had no idea how they tasted, so when I received them, I just had to eat one . . . well, maybe more than one! They were delicious! I hope this coming Christmas your store will carry them again so, again, I can eat a few of those tasty candies!"

— Ms. Millie Parus, Chesterfield Twp., Mich.

Christmas Stollen
"Your Christmas Stollen is the best stollen I've ever ordered. My mother has had stollen for Christmas for 70 years, and proclaims yours is the best she has ever tasted!"

— Mary Sue Northcutt, Poway, Cal.

Tyrolean Print Flannel Gown by Lanz of Salzburg
"I want to thank you so very much for your catalogue of lost memories. What a blessing it was this year to find some of the unique items from yesteryear! When we were children, each Christmas my mom would give us girls a Lanz of Salzburg nightgown! What a pleasant surprise it was to find the exact same nightie in the catalogue. I purchased one for my sister, her daughter, and myself to keep the tradition going! Keep up the good work and thank you for your awesome collection!"
— Anne Perry